Backpacks & Bruises, Sam & Sue - Best Friends

Hello & Welcome

Welcome to the Backpacks And Bruises site and Home of The Herd Walking Group, somewhere we hope you will find inspiration for adventure in the great outdoors.

We are Sue and Sam, two lifelong best friends originally from Sheffield, who spend our time in the beautiful Peak District National Park. We began vlogging our hikes and adventures on YouTube 7 years ago and believe passionately about sharing and encouraging others to spend time in the outdoors.

Backpacks And Bruises actively champions the huge benefits and effect that time in these great landscapes has on us all physically and mentally.

We are proud to say The Herd Walking Group is now into its 6th Year. The Herd is a welcoming, encouraging, helpful bunch of likeminded individuals that look out for each other and believe the outdoors is there for everyone. Our meets are once a month where we share the love of the Peak District with fun and laughter all the way, we don't take ourselves too seriously and you will always be welcomed with a big smile and made to feel like one of the Herd from everyone.

Onward! (As Sam always says)

Events

Marsden Moor, Wessenden Reservoir Circular - led By James Cairns
Sun, 22 Sept
The New Inn
22 Sept 2024, 09:00
The New Inn, Manchester Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6EZ, UK
22 Sept 2024, 09:00
The New Inn, Manchester Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6EZ, UK
Marsden Moor, Wessenden Reservoir Circular - 6.3 Miles Aprox. Walk Led by James Cairns - a great friend to the Herd Walking Group, you are in safe hands! (for a change!)
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Kinder Circular - 11 Mile Moderate Walk
Sat, 24 Aug
Bowden Bridge Car Park
24 Aug 2024, 08:30
Bowden Bridge Car Park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
24 Aug 2024, 08:30
Bowden Bridge Car Park, 165 Kinder Rd, High Peak SK22 2LJ, UK
Hayfield - Twenty Trees - Liberator Crash Site - Mill Hill - Kinder Downfall - Kinder Low Trig - Kinder Reservoir - Sportsman Pub (Highlight)
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Hartington, Beresford Dale, Wolfscote Dale & Biggin Dale Circular - 6 Mile
Sun, 28 Jul
Hartington (See details below)
28 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 23:50
Hartington (See details below), Parsons Cl, Hartington, Buxton SK17 0BE, UK
28 Jul 2024, 09:00 – 23:50
Hartington (See details below), Parsons Cl, Hartington, Buxton SK17 0BE, UK
6 Miles of idyllic Villages and Dales, mostly flat with some small inclines. Breathtaking views from start to finish with a couple of 'refreshment' options along the way!
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Edale Skyline Challenge Walk - 20 Miles
Sat, 29 Jun
Edale
29 Jun 2024, 08:30 – 20:30
Edale, Edale, Hope Valley S33, UK
29 Jun 2024, 08:30 – 20:30
Edale, Edale, Hope Valley S33, UK
They don't call this a challenge walk for nothing! The Edale Skyline walk is a 20 Mile 'maximum effort' walk with amazing views across the Edale Valley and Plateau. For safety reasons we are asking that only intermediate level walkers contact us for a limited place on this walk.
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